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The Hawaiʻi State Department of Land and Natural Resources has created a unique virtual field trip that allows students to experience a world-class conservation program focused on protecting endangered kāhuli (native land snails).

On Earth Day at sunrise, groups across Hawai‘i will gather for the chant led by Hawaiian elders and cultural practitioners.

The CDC’s announcement also simplifies vaccination schedules to allow bivalent vaccines to be used for primary vaccination series, as well as boosters.

The Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act creates a temporary, five-year safe harbor protection for veterans who use medical marijuana, and directs the VA to research how medical marijuana could help veterans better manage chronic pain and reduce opioid abuse.

The plaintiffs—a non-profit corporation called “For Our Rights” and five residents of Kauaʻi—sought monetary damages, claiming that Gov. Ige violated their due process rights under the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Contracted at $21.7 million, the Kalaheo Water System Improvements Project is the largest project in Kaua‘i Department of Water history.

CVS Health has completed the installation of time delay safes in more than 9,000 of its pharmacy locations, including all 61 Longs Drugs stores in Hawaiʻi.

The University of Hawaiʻi’s Shidler College of Business’ School of Travel Industry Management raised more than $420,000 during its 21st annual Celebrate a Legacy in Tourism gala; these funds will support future business leaders in the travel industry.

Sam’s Club and Walmart launched their 10th annual “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” campaign to help end food insecurity in Hawaiʻi and across the country.

Hawaiʻi’s State Poet Laureate, Brandy Nālani McDougall will perform a virtual poetry reading on April 22 for National Library Week.

Hawaii Supreme Court Justice Sabrina S. McKenna has been honored with the prestigious 2023 Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement award.

The Central Pacific Bank Foundation is accepting applications for the “WE by Rising Tide” program, which helps women entrepreneurs shape their future and achieve success in the business community.

A completed application along with the accompanying evidence of either residency or a long-term lease must be submitted to the Real Property Assessment division.

Nonprofit Ho‘omalu Ke Kai and business Seasport Divers are behind the Kaua‘i cleanup efforts.

A brown water advisory has been issued for the south- and west-facing shores on Kaua‘i, impacting Kukui’ula Bay to Keoniloa Bay as well as MacArthur Beach Park to Salt Pond Beach Park.

Permanent Affordable Living has submitted a grant request to the Hawai’i Lodging and Tourism Association to purchase equipment for its Beyond Housing Program Center in Kekaha.

On Kaua‘i, a drug take-back site will be located at the Kaua‘i Police Department parking lot in Līhu‘e.

A cold front is bringing the potential for elevated, gusty Kona winds, heavy rain, and possible strong thunderstorms over Kaua‘i.

The storm is expected to last throughout the evening.

The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority will provide funding support to programs that will perpetuate and preserve Hawaiian culture and natural resources.